1990 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2010 Audi R8
To start off, 2010 Audi R8 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi R8 (420 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1990 Pontiac Bonneville. (150 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1990 Pontiac Bonneville.
Because 2010 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi R8 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Audi R8 (429 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Pontiac Bonneville. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Pontiac Bonneville | 2010 Audi R8 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Audi |
| Model | Bonneville | R8 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 429 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1252 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |
